Caulfield

Today, October 18, 2024Flat5fSoft

Verdict

RESERVE BANK (6) has to go on top here owing to the fact he beat a handful of key rivals home in the Danehill at Flemington, only finding stablemate First Settler narrowly too strong. Don't think 1200m will pull him up and he gets the nod. LOFTY ARCH (8) was a good maiden winner on debut and gave a sight in the Danehill at just his second start when backed at odds. Better for that, he can cross up and take catching. TARPAULIN (4) was sound in the Danehill when fourth and must have claims. STOLI BOLLI (5) won in very fast time at Moonee Valley last start and will have fans with those watching the clock. BITTERCREEK (1) was okay in the Danehill and any rise in trip will help him.

6. Reserve Bank
8. Lofty Arch
4. Tarpaulin

Win Only

7. 7. Gallant Son
J: ZAC PURTONT: PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
F: 1x2
Price History:
3.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
22
6. 6. Reserve Bank
J: LUKE CURRIET: MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
F: 1x12
Price History:
3.75
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.75 len at Ballarat Bm64 September 20 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Geminga carrying 57.5kg at $1.50. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Flemington in the G2 Danehill on October 5 over 1100m, slow going nose behind First Settler with 57kg at $5. Racing well. Measured up very well last time and rates highly here.
5. 5. Stoli Bolli
J: MICHAEL DEET: BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
F: 1241
Price History:
7.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Most recently won by 2 len at Moonee Valley 3yo Qlty Hcp September 27 over 1200m defeating Gallant Son with 55kg at $4.50. The run before that 4th of 8 at Moonee Valley in the LR Mckenzie on September 7 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Angel Capital with 56kg at $5. Nice win last time and he can measure up.
3. 3. Aldolfito
J: BILLY EGANT: PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
F: 1x1
Price History:
8.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Third race start. Won on debut won by 0.5 len at Flemington 2yo Final July 6 over 1200m on a soft track defeating I Found You carrying 56kg at $6. Went for a spell before returning ran on from midfield and won by a head at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Qlty Hcp September 28 over 1000m defeating Manolo Bling carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. Has done nothing wrong but will need to keep raising the bar.
8. 8. Lofty Arch
J: ETHAN BROWNT: ALEXANDER RAE
F: 15
Price History:
9.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, won by 0.5 len at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw September 19 over 1200m defeating Certain Rise with 58kg at $4.50. Last start led to the turn then faded 5th of 10 at Flemington in the G2 Danehill on October 5 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind First Settler with 57kg at $10. Ran very well last time and will give a sight here.
4. 4. Tarpaulin
J: BEN MELHAMT: JAMES CUMMINGS
F: 21174
Price History:
8.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Flemington in the G2 Danehill on October 5 over 1100m, slow going 1.0 len behind First Settler carrying 57kg at $6. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 7 at Rosehill in the LR Rosebud on August 17 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Gatsby's carrying 55kg at $3. Hard to fault if at his best.
10. 10. Lovelycut
J: BEAU MERTENST: REECE GOODWIN
F: 5x11x
Price History:
23.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
94
Verdict
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation by 1.3 len Sandown-Lakeside 2yo Hcp July 17 over 1200m in the wet defeating Last Druid carrying 56kg at $3.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw July 1 over 1200m defeating Flying Mean with 55.5kg at $2.10. Handy filly but this will test.
1. 1. Bittercreek
J: BEN ALLENT: LEON & TROY CORSTENS
F: 142x7
Price History:
19.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 10 at Flemington in the G2 Danehill on October 5 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind First Settler with 58.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Moonee Valley in the LR St Albans Stks on March 23 over 1200m, 2 len behind Growing Empire with 58kg at $12. Okay fresh and will be fitter.
9. 9. Peace Centre
J: ANDREA ATZENIT: A & S FREEDMAN
F: 19x
Price History:
31.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
126
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 14 at Eagle Farm in the LR Oxlade June 15 over 1300m, 5 len behind Megastar Heart carrying 57kg at $15. On debut won by 1.75 len Sunshine Coast 2yo C&G Mdn-Sw May 26 over 1000m slow track defeating Hell March carrying 58kg at $2.10. Others offer more appeal.

Non-Runners

2. 2. Bodyguard
J: JOAO MOREIRAT: PETER SNOWDEN
F: 140x9
Price History:
17.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after seven months second last of 10 at Flemington in the G2 Danehill on October 5 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind First Settler with 58.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Randwick in the G2 Todman on March 9 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Switzerland with 55.5kg at $8.50. Best would go close but hard to have off the fresh run.

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